James burst into the room. His face contorted with rage. His eyes darted to

Reese, a wave of relief washing over him as he confirmed her safety and a silent exhale escaped his lips.

A group of individuals trailed behind him.

Magnus, startled by the abrupt entrance, began, "Mr. King, what is the "

His words were cut short as James swiftly closed the distance between them, snatching a wine bottle and shattering it against Magnus's head in one fluid motion.

Crimson liquid traced a path down Magnus's forehead as James delivered a powerful kick, sending him sprawling to the floor.

Magnus attempted to regain his footing, but James wasn't giving him any chance. Holding another bottle, James swung it with force, relentlessly attacking Magnus. Caught off guard and overwhelmed by James's unbridled ferocity, Magnus found himself on the receiving end of an unforgiving beating.

With the finality of a storm passing, James hurled the empty bottle at Magnus, his voice a chilling edge in the air. "If you're so eager to meet your end, rise and face me. If I spare you today, my name isn't King."

The room fell into a stunned silence, the onlookers paralyzed by a mix of shock and fear.

As the others watched, frozen in place, James pivoted on his heel, his attention now centered on Reese. He forcefully kicked and punched his way through the group surrounding her.

staining the amethyst earring on James's ear, a stark reminder of the lengths he went to protect her. At that moment, her gaze met his, and she felt a

Struggling to steady her breath, Reese found her voice, her words

woman, to come

addressed her with either playful banter or friendly camaraderie, often

warmed with gratitude and she reiterated, "Seriously, thank

stern expression

life. Initially, I didn't want the company to be involved, hoping to handle this discreetly. But I never anticipated it

such a dire situation. Despite the trouble he had caused her, it was insignificant compared to the cruelty of

blood staining his face. "Since he seems to enjoy stripping people,

aides immediately moved to grab Magnus, dragging him

fury, Magnus struggled against James's bodyguards' grip. Fuming with anger, he issued a weak

so much as lay a finger on anyone under my protection, I won't hesitate to end you." James's gaze bore into Magnus with an

in

James's features softened slightly, the fire in his eyes tempered by a more composed demeanor. "Let's go, Reese. No need to linger in this wretched

the turbulent storm of emotions within her

was also present during her first encounter with James, where he pressured her to drink. He had reported the situation in their

her to

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